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GE Appliances
Owner’s Manual
GSD4010
GSD4020
GSD4030
®
GE Answer Center 800.626.2000
Part No. 165D4700P138 Pub. No. 49-5792
Dishwashers
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Congratulations! You Are Now Part of the GE Family. Welcome to the GE family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department. Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your dishwasher. That’s important, because your new dishwasher will be part of your family for many years. And we hope you will be part of ours
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Safety Information . . . . . . .4–7 GE & You, A Service Partnership. Ask any GE appliance owner and they will tell you we stand behind our products with unmatched quality service. However, did you know that most questions result from simple problems that you can easily fix yourself in just a few minutes? This Owner’s Manual can tell you how. Operating Instructions Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Read t
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. WATER HEATER SAFETY Under certain conditions hydrogen gas may be produced in a water heater that has not been used for two weeks or more. Hydrogen gas can be explosive under these circumstances. If the hot water has not been used for tw
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. PROPER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE This dishwasher must be properly installed and located in accordance with the Installation Instructions before it is used. If you did not receive an Installation Instructions sheet with your dishwasher, you can receive one by calling us toll-free ® at the GE Answer Center, 800.626.2000. n Connect
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. WARNING! DO NOT… n Do not tamper with controls. n Do not allow children to play inside, on or with this n Do not abuse, sit on, or stand appliance or any discarded on the door or dish rack of appliance. the dishwasher. n Do not discard a dishwasher without first removing the door of the washing compartment. n Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service WHEN USING YOUR DISHWASHER n Use only powder or liquid n Do not touch the heating detergents or wetting agents element during or recommended for use in a immediately after use. dishwasher. n Do not operate your n Locate sharp items so that dishwasher unless all they are not likely to damage enclosure panels are properly the door seal. in place. n Load sharp knives with the n Close supervision is necessary handles up
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About the dishwasher control panel. You can locate your model number on the tub wall just inside the door. Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model. START START DELAY (HRS) SHORT CYCLES ENERGY OPTIONS STATUS WASH OFF POT- NORMAL LIGHT TEMP HEATED ENERGY CYCLE SCRUBBER WASH WASH BOOST DRY SAVER ON PLATE WARMER (PRESS HEATED DRY) RINSE & HOLD 1 2 3 Control Settings Cycles 1 POTSCRUBBER For heavily soiled dishes or cookware with dried-on or baked-on soils. Everyday
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Energy Options 2 TEMP BOOST Provides extra heat for best performance. It is used best with heavily-soiled dishes. HEATED DRY Turns the drying heater on for fast drying. This cycle will extend the time to your wash cycle. ENERGY Shuts off the drying heat options. Dishes air dry SAVER naturally and energy is saved. Start 3 Slowly turn the Dial to the START position. Don’t turn it past the START position, or you could
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About the dial cycles. Short Wash START START DELAY For quickly washing loads of everyday dishes with (HRS) SHORT WASH medium soils that have not dried on. OFF Select the NORMAL WASH cycle and any options. 1 PLATE WARMER (PRESS Be sure the door is unlatched. HEATED DRY) 2 RINSE & HOLD Slowly turn the Dial to SHORT WASH. 3 Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Rinse & Hold START START DELAY For rinsing partial loads that will be washed later. Do not (HRS) SHORT WASH use detergent. OFF Make sure
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Start Delay START START DELAY The START DELAY will allow you to delay the start time of (HRS) SHORT WASH any cycle not on the dial automatically for up to 6 hours. OFF PLATE Be sure the door is unlatched. WARMER (PRESS 1 HEATED DRY) RINSE & HOLD Select the wash cycle and option you want. 2 Slowly turn the Dial to desired time. The CYCLE ON 3 light will come on. Latch the door to start the cycle. 4 Cycle Sequence W
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Using the dishwasher. Check the Water Temperature The entering water must be at least 120°F. and not more than 150°F., for effective cleaning and to prevent dish damage. Check the water temperature with a candy or meat thermometer. Turn on the hot water faucet nearest the dishwasher, place the thermometer in a glass and let the water run continuously into the glass until the temperature stops rising. Adjust your water heater, if needed. Using a Rinse Agent A rinse agent,such as JET-DRY, makes w
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Proper Use of Detergent Use only detergent specifically made for use in dishwashers. Keep your detergent fresh and dry. Don’t put powder detergent into the dispenser until you’re ready to wash dishes. The amount of detergent to use depends on whether your water is hard or soft. With hard water, you need extra detergent. With soft water, you need less detergent. Protect your dishes and dishwasher by contacting your wa
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Loading the dishwasher racks. For best dishwashing results, follow these loading guidelines. Features and appearance of racks and silverware baskets may vary from your model. Upper Rack The upper rack is for glasses, cups and saucers. Cups and glasses fit best along the sides. This is also a secure place for dishwasher-safe plastics. A cup shelf (on some models) may be placed in the up or down position to add flexibility. The upper rack is good for all kinds of odd-shaped utensils. Saucepans, mi
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Lower Rack When loading the lower rack, do not load large platters or trays in the front right corner. They may prevent detergent from circulating during the wash cycle. The lower rack is best used for plates, saucers, and cookware. Large items such as broiler pans and racks should go along the sides. Load platters, pots and bowls along the sides, in corners, or in the back. The soiled side of items should face the c
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Changing color panels. If you are redecorating, you can change your dishwasher’s front panel to match or blend with your new colors by flipping it over. Each side of each panel is a different color. You may also paint a panel with a color of your own choice. WARNING! n Wear gloves when handling door panels. Failure to do so can cause serious cuts. n Do not operate dishwasher while changing panels. Changing the Door Panel Take out trim screws on either side of the 1 dishwasher door. Remove the
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Adding 1/4† Wood Inserts Color insert panels for both the door and the bottom panel can be replaced by 1/4† thick wood inserts to match your kitchen cabinets. Get them from your nearest cabinet or lumber dealer. Dimensions for 1/4† wood inserts: 1 9 Door Panel: 19/ 8† H x 23 / 16† W. 11 9 16 16 Bottom Panel: 3 / † H x 23/ † W. Optional Accessories Color panels are available at an extra cost by calling, toll- free, 80
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Caring for the dishwasher. To clean the control panel use a lightly dampened cloth then dry thoroughly. To clean the exterior use a good appliance polish wax. Never use sharp objects, scouring pads or harsh cleaners on any part of the dishwasher. Protect Against Freezing If your dishwasher is left in an unheated place during the winter, ask a service technician to: Cut off electrical power to the dishwasher. Remove 1 fuses or trip circuit breaker. Turn off the water supply and disconnect the wat
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Safety Information Operating Instructions Troubleshooting Tips Customer Service Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Review the charts on the following pages first and you may not need to call for service. Problem Possible Causes What To Do Dishwasher won’t run Fuse is blown, or the • Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker tripped circuit breaker. Remove any other appliances from the circuit. Noise Some of the sounds • Soft food disposal you’ll hear are normal shredding action. •
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Before you call for service… Troubleshooting Tips Problem Possible Causes What To Do Water standing in This is normal • A small amount of clean the bottom of the tub water around the outlet on the tub bottom at the back of the tub keeps the water seal lubricated. Water won’t pump Drain is clogged • If you have an air gap, out of the tub clean it. • Check to see if your kitchen sink is draining well. If not, you may need a plumber. • If the dishwasher drains into a disposer, run disposer
